PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
We fix most medical conditions under the sun.
We help you optimize health and happiness!
We fix most medical conditions under the sun.
We help you optimize health and happiness!
Excludes: controlled substances, obstetrics (instead referrals are coordinated)
SICK VISIT
SICK VISIT
Emergency, urgent, or routine symptoms, issues, and problems.
EXAMPLES
Pain (including back, abdomen, head, foot, chest, knee, wrist, arm, leg, neck, finger)
Fatigue, Dizziness, Fainting / Passing Out, Numbness, Tingling, Pink Eye
Ear Plugged, Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Cough, Fever, Chills, Shortness of Breath, Snoring
Constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Nausea/Vomiting
Acne, Rash, Wound, Abnormal Lump/Mass
Urine Infection, Vaginal Discharge, Menstrual Irregularity, Erectile Dysfunction
WELL VISIT
WELL VISIT
Routinely screens for and prevents problems based upon national guidelines.
United States Preventive Task Force (USPTF) guidelines
depending upon your age and risk factors
Since the Affordable Care Act in 2010, health plans cover the cost of this portion of the visit.
EXAMPLES
Alcohol
Depression
Hypertension (annually: age 40+, African, hypertension; otherwise every 3-5 yrs age 18-39)
Obesity
Tobacco (beneficial to quit, Smokers Helpline 1.800.NO.BUTTS)
HIV (age 15-65 x 1+, pregnant, Men having Sex with Men every 3-6 mo)
Hepatitis B (exposure, born Asia/Africa, IV Drug Abuse, Men having Sex with Men, pregnant)
Syphilis (exposure, Men having Sex with Men, prostitute, pregnant)
BRCA gene (Family History breast or ovarian cancer)
Hepatitis C (exposure, born 1945-65, transfuse/transplant, IV Drug Abuse, liver disease)
Chlamydia + Gonorrhea (female sex < age 25 or > age 25, multiple / new partner(s), symptoms)
Intimate Partner Violence (childbearing age female)
Cervical Cancer (every 3-5 yrs age 21-65, HPV age 30+)
Lipid (age 35+ male, risk factors)
Diabetes (age 40-70 overweight/obese, Family History, ethnicity: African, Native, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islanders)
Colon Cancer (age 50-75)
Breast Cancer (biennial age 50-75, if personal/family history biennial age 40-49)
Lung Cancer (age 55-80 + 1 Pack Per Day x 30 years + smoker within 15 years)
Osteoporosis (age 65+ female)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (age 65-75 if ever smoker)
Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention (use condom, verify status)
Diet/Activity
Skin Cancer if fair skinned (shade 10AM-4PM, cover, SPF 15+)
Immunizations